Kitchen Cabinet Sizes

By Robert Robillard

Become Familiar with Kitchen Cabinet Sizes The informed consumer makes the best decisions, and when you are remodeling and redesigning your kitchen you should be familiar with the multiple aspects of your kitchen. It can be very overwhelming, trust me, I know, but researching the available and standard sizes in cabinetry will help you plan…

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Basement Insulation

By Robert Robillard

  Basement Insulation And Vapor Barriers       Dear Concord Carpenter, I’m refinishing my basement and am at the step where I start insulating the walls. The walls are 1/2 below ground, with field stone being the section underground and cinder block above ground. I framed 2×4 studs a few inches from the wall…

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Bosch Power Tool 1st Responder Promotion

By Robert Robillard

Bosch is remembering the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terroist attacks by honoring the courageous work of our Firefighters, Police Officers and EMTs acrtoss the country. During the week of September 6th to the 9th, 2011, Bosch will provide every firefighter, police officer or EMT with a valid ID with free labor on one tool repair or…

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DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT  12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS780 Would it be nice to have a miter saw that was designed to be precise and accurate enough for fine woodworking, yet durable enough for framing and deck building?  The new DeWALT DWS780 is just that saw. It was designed for a variety of trades including cabinetmakers, trim…

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Installing A Rain Screen And Moisture Barrier

By Robert Robillard

Rain Screen And Moisture Barrier Dear Concord Carpenter, I own a Dutch Colonial style two-story house. It is brick on the lower story and 1960s era Masonite type siding on the upper story. Roof is Gambrel. The windows were replaced by the previous owner and do not have visible sills or casing. I want to…

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How To Make A Shaker Peg Rail

By Robert Robillard

Making a Shaker Peg Coat Rack Everyone seems to appreciate the quality and simplistic utilitarian style of Shaker craftsmanship.  It’s super easy to make your own Shaker style coat rack with maple pegs. Here’s how: What you will need:  A board [e.g. 1×4] of the length you need Enough pegs to fill your needs.  A…

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Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

Bosch RHH180-01 120-Volt 18-Volt 3/4-Inch SDS-Plus Hammer The Bosch SDS cordless hammer drill is a compact, light weight powerhouse!   I recently had the opportunity to bring this drill out to some job-sites and put it to work. When I first saw it I thought… cordless, No way!  Boy was I wrong. The Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill…

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Prepare for A Hurricane

By Robert Robillard

Store Your Window Protecting Plywood In The Hurricane Pouch The recent battering the eastern coast of the United States and Canada by Hurricane Irene has reminded us on how critical preparations must be made before a storm hits. Many home and business owners have adopted the practice of covering windows and doors with sheets of…

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